Sentence doesn't end Filner's legal woes

One lawsuit has been filed, another is on the way

“We do support him with his treatment. And that’s a good thing,” Goldsmith said. “Don’t forget, that’s a part of the plea agreement. He’s agreed to that. That’s helpful because someday he may be sitting in front of a jury testifying.”

Another legal battle that Filner may face is potential claims against him that are aimed at him due to his notoriety.

At least one such attempt has already been made. In October, a city worker filed for the right to sue Filner with the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

The complainant, whose name was redacted by state officials, describes how working with the mayor meant “walking on eggshells” and went on to describe how he screamed at the employee to “THINK, THINK, THINK, THINK” after a misstep.

“The mayor made me feel Small, Dumb, Humiliated,” the complaint reads. “As if he is the supreme and I am a no body that he can treat as he pleases. Bullied. After this incident I got very emotional and began to cry uncontrollably, there was no way I could continue to work in this environment.”

State officials closed this case because the department said it was “unable to conclude that the information obtained establishes a violation…”